File photoThe teens were arrested in connection to a string of burglaries at a butcher shop near Homer

HOMER, MI — Perhaps they were grabbing supplies for a party.

Three 18-year-olds were arrested Tuesday in connection with separate break-ins at Nagel's Meat Processing, a butcher shop and retail store southwest of Homer, according to a news release from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.

Joe Nagel, owner of Nagel's, said alcohol, hot dogs, and a small amount of cash were stolen over the course of three burglaries. The sheriff's office reported a safe was also stolen.

"Maybe they were having a party," Nagel said.

The latest break-in happened on July 6. Someone broke in on July 2 and in late June, Nagel said. Each time, the burglars smashed his front door. Nagel spent about $3,000 after each replacing the front door and cleaning. A new alarm system cost him another couple of thousands of dollars.

He said in the company's 15 years near Homer, they have never had a problem with thefts.

After what was described as a lengthy investigation, the sheriff's office recovered a safe stolen from the store and identified three teenagers, the release stated. The three were interviewed and arrested for breaking and entering.

The three 18-year-olds are from Tekonsha, Burlington and Union City, according to the release.